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The Lord Mayor's Banquet

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Every year on the Monday following his installation, the new
Lord Mayor of London gives a banquet in honour of his predecessor.
John Hosken describes the scene in the Guildhall. London, before the new Lord Mayor proposes a toast to Her Majesty's Ministers.
The Prime Minister, The Rt Hon
Margaret Thatcher , mp, replies with what is traditionally a major speech on the country's position in international affairs.

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John Hosken
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Margaret Thatcher
Source: Radio Times

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